- A
User Account Control (UAC) set to highest level
Why wrong: UAC prompts for elevation but does not restrict the user to a single app.
- B
Local Group Policy – Software Restriction Policies
Why wrong: Software Restriction Policies block executables but do not hide the desktop or taskbar.
- C
Windows Defender Application Guard
Why wrong: Application Guard isolates browser sessions, not for kiosk mode.
- D
Assigned Access (Kiosk Mode)
Assigned Access restricts the user to a single app and hides system interfaces.
Question 377 of 750
How to Set Up a Windows 10 Kiosk Machine Using Assigned Access
This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of windows security settings. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A technician is configuring a new Windows 10 kiosk computer that will run a single application for public use. They need to prevent users from accessing the desktop, taskbar, or other system functions. Which Windows security feature should be used?
Quick Answer
The answer is Assigned Access, also known as Kiosk Mode. This Windows security feature locks down the device to run only a single application for public use, preventing users from accessing the desktop, taskbar, or any other system functions by creating a restricted user account that boots directly into the designated app. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of Windows lockdown features for public-facing devices—a common trap is confusing Assigned Access with User Account Control or BitLocker, which handle permissions and encryption, not app restriction. Remember that Assigned Access is specifically for single-app kiosk setups, while a multi-app kiosk uses Shell Launcher. A helpful memory tip: think “Assigned Access = One App, No Escape.”
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Assigned Access (Kiosk Mode)
Assigned Access (Kiosk Mode) is the correct feature because it locks down the Windows 10 device to run only a single Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app or a classic Win32 app in full-screen mode, completely hiding the desktop, taskbar, Start menu, and other system interfaces. This is specifically designed for public-facing kiosk scenarios where users must not be able to exit the application or access any other system functions.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
User Account Control (UAC) set to highest level
Why it's wrong here
UAC prompts for elevation but does not restrict the user to a single app.
- ✗
Local Group Policy – Software Restriction Policies
Why it's wrong here
Software Restriction Policies block executables but do not hide the desktop or taskbar.
- ✗
Windows Defender Application Guard
Why it's wrong here
Application Guard isolates browser sessions, not for kiosk mode.
- ✓
Assigned Access (Kiosk Mode)
Why this is correct
Assigned Access restricts the user to a single app and hides system interfaces.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
A common misconception is that UAC or Software Restriction Policies can provide a full kiosk lockdown, but these features lack the ability to hide the desktop and taskbar or prevent users from launching other applications via keyboard shortcuts or the Start menu.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Assigned Access works by creating a custom user account that, upon sign-in, launches the designated app directly via the Shell Launcher or the Kiosk Browser framework, bypassing the standard Windows shell (explorer.exe). Under the hood, it uses the `Set-AssignedAccess` PowerShell cmdlet or the Settings app to configure a local user or Microsoft account, and it can enforce multi-app kiosk mode for a curated set of apps in Windows 10/11 Enterprise or Education editions. A real-world scenario is a library catalog terminal where the user can only interact with the search application and cannot Alt+Tab, Ctrl+Alt+Del, or use the Windows key to escape.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 220-1202 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this 220-1202 question test?
Windows Security Settings — This question tests Windows Security Settings — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Assigned Access (Kiosk Mode) — Assigned Access (Kiosk Mode) is the correct feature because it locks down the Windows 10 device to run only a single Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app or a classic Win32 app in full-screen mode, completely hiding the desktop, taskbar, Start menu, and other system interfaces. This is specifically designed for public-facing kiosk scenarios where users must not be able to exit the application or access any other system functions.
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Same concept, more angles
2 more ways this is tested on 220-1202
These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. A technician is configuring a Windows 10 kiosk machine that will run a single web application in full-screen mode. The machine must not allow users to access the desktop, taskbar, or other apps. Which Windows security feature should be used to accomplish this?
medium- A.Local Group Policy to hide the taskbar.
- B.User Account Control set to 'Always notify.'
- C.Windows Defender Application Guard
- ✓ D.Assigned Access (Kiosk Mode)
Why D: Assigned Access (Kiosk Mode) is the correct Windows security feature because it locks down the device to run a single Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app or a web browser in full-screen mode, preventing users from accessing the desktop, taskbar, or other applications. This feature is specifically designed for kiosk scenarios and enforces a restricted user experience by configuring a local or domain user account to launch only the designated app upon sign-in.
Variation 2. A technician is configuring a Windows 10 kiosk system that will run a single application in a public library. The kiosk must automatically log on and start the app without any user interaction. Which security setting combination is required?
medium- A.Enable 'Sticky Keys' and configure the 'Ease of Access' settings
- ✓ B.Configure 'Automatic logon' in the registry and enable 'Assigned Access' for the kiosk account
- C.Set the 'Shutdown: Allow system to be shut down without having to log on' policy
- D.Enable 'User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode'
Why B: Option B is correct because configuring 'Automatic logon' in the registry (via the WinLogon key) allows the kiosk to boot directly to the desktop without user interaction, while enabling 'Assigned Access' restricts the kiosk account to running only a single specified Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app, preventing access to the rest of the system. This combination meets the requirement for an unattended, single-application kiosk in a public library.
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